Earth Day Sympoisum
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Thank you so much to our wonderful sponsors, speakers and moderators, planning committee, board members, wonderful volunteer, and dedicated staff!
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Matt Wetli of Development Strategies speaks in the morning concurrent session on “Sustainability through Neighborhood Development,” Day 2 of the 2013 Symposium.
Climate Trends: Impacts and Adaptation
WHEN:
March 19: Registration and breakfast begin at 8am; presentations begin at 9am. Scheduled programming ends at 5pm, followed by a reception for all attendees.
March 20: Registration and breakfast begin at 8:30am; presentations begin at 9am. Scheduled programming ends at 2pm, followed by a reception for all attendees.
WHERE:
Powder Valley Nature Center
11715 Cragwold Rd
Kirkwood, MO 63122
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Continuing Education Credits Available: ASCE, ASLA, AICP, APA
Overview
The Earth Day Symposium provides a two-day training and networking program for local government staff, officials and the professional community to provide continuing education in a specific topic. Earth Day symposia typically focus on current challenges and opportunities relating to water quality and stormwater management. In 2013, our program will focus on the impacts of climate change on water resources and subsequent adaptation strategies. Join us!
Topics
- Climate: Examine the latest weather trends and future projections for the United States and Midwest region as interpreted by national experts. Learn about specific adaptation and mitigation policies, planning and strategies for a new climate era through examples regional leaders’ projects and initiatives.
- Vegetation: Understand the impacts of climate trends on plants; how it will impact landscapes and ecosystems in urban, suburban and rural settings; and how to adapt approaches to landscape architecture and design.
- Water: Study the latest in non-point and point source water pollution research, prevention and mitigation strategies and technology. Hear how climate trends are anticipated to impact our water resources and learn what private and public sectors can do adapt.
- Community: Engage with presenters and learn about current sustainability plans and projects at regional, local and neighborhood levels. Apply lessons learned to sustainability planning and implementation within public and private sectors.
Symposium Planning Committee
Year after year, the Symposium is stitched together by a team of volunteer professionals and community leaders under the facilitation of St. Louis Earth Day. Without their help, the event would pale in comparison to the vibrant program that returns year after year, adapting to reflect the interests of the planning committee and the most pressing environmental issues of the day. View Committee Members…
Interested in being part of our planning committee? Contact: director@stlouisearthday.org to get involved.
Symposium Sponsors & Partners
American Planning Association – St. Louis, American Society of Civil Engineers – St. Louis, American Society of Landscape Architects – St. Louis, CH2MHILL, Development Strategies, East-West Gateway Council of Governments, Forrest Keeling Nursery, Franciscan Sisters of Mary, Greenway Network, The Hort Co-op of St. Louis, Livable St. Louis Network, Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Missouri American Water, Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Pizzo and Associates. View Sponsors…
